The future of mining?

[Hastings]

I agree, but I have a feeling the code for that would be pretty intense. As far the hege nerf/running silent miner problem I think we should consider removing or nerfing the essex and hood instead. Then create a line of mining ships of varying capability. For instance, have some that have poor maneuverability but compensate for it by having either good hold or firepower and go from there down to a few smaller mining ships, unlike the current drop from hege to dacite. Then we have a nice new group of ships for people with different mining styles, less BS for them to run to, and more profits that are governed by player interaction.

Exactly what good would removing the Essex do? BAF have their hands full keeping merchants away from it anyway.

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